BinomialCDF
Definition
BinomialCDF is a calculator function used to find the cumulative probability for a binomial distribution. It calculates the probability of getting up to a certain number of successes in a fixed number of independent Bernoulli trials.
Analogy
Think of BinomialCDF as a basketball game where you have multiple free throw attempts. The function helps you calculate the probability of making a certain number of shots or less out of all your attempts.
Related terms
Binomial Distribution: A discrete probability distribution that models the number of successes in a fixed number of independent Bernoulli trials.
Probability Mass Function (PMF): A function that gives the probability that a discrete random variable takes on each possible value.
Cumulative Probability: The probability that an event occurs up to and including a specific value.
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